Cardiff Connect 2026

In this Summer 2026 edition of your alumni and friends’ magazine, you’ll hear about the alumni bringing Welsh music and language to the world, the latest research offering new hope to people with Huntington’s and Parkinson’s, and expert advice on navigating the university application process.

Putting Welsh music on the global stage

David John Roche (BMus 2012) is a musician and composer from Tredegar in south Wales who has built an international career showcasing music shaped by where he grew up.

Sketching a language

As a professional illustrator, part-time teacher, and the creative mind behind Sketchy Welsh, Josh Morgan (BA 2011) is giving the Welsh language a unique artistic voice.

Ask the expert: Navigating the university application journey

Iwan Hopkins (BA 2009) shares how families can best support young people applying and preparing for university.

Changing the future of kidney disease

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) affects more than 10% of adults worldwide – it’s hard to detect and diagnose until its later stage, known as kidney failure.

A legacy of opportunity

The Pathways to Law programme helps talented school and college students to explore the legal sector, with the support of successful Cardiff law alumni.

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Making a career in law accessible

For many young people, a university degree – let alone a career in law – can feel out of reach. Too often, the profession is perceived as exclusive, expensive, or reserved for those with family connections. The Sutton Trust is working to change that.

Turning his passion into their potential

A bursary at Cardiff University is supporting the next generation of doctors in memory of a distinguished surgeon and rugby legend.

Treating neurodegenerative diseases at their source

Our Advanced Neurotherapies Centre is pioneering gene, RNA and cell therapies for Huntington’s and Parkinson’s – delivering precision treatment into the brain and offering real hope to patients and families.